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Michael DeGrandis

Quincy,MA

Summary

Caring and empathetic recovery specialist dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction. Exceptional time management and known for reliability . Strong ability to build rapport, maintain professional boundaries and foster a safe supportive environment. Committed to encouraging clients as they work toward sobriety and long term success

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Technician

Proctor & Gamble Gillette
04.2022 - 06.2025
  • Production: Maintained an 88% or above production rate consistently earning multiple accolades
  • Equipment Maintenance: Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance on equipment. This includes operating, owning, cleaning and troubleshooting equipment.
  • Equipment Installation: Installing cables, wires, air tubing/ valves, and plasma laser microscope glass
  • System monitoring: monitoring the operation of power systems/centerlines and other equipment
  • Record keeping: maintaining accurate records and data using Microsoft prophecy coding
  • Safety: Ensure that equipment is operated safely and efficiently by labeling new and old safety defects in Microsoft veeva. Consistently maintaining proper PPE.

Recovery Specialist

The Granada House
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
  • supported a safe, therapeutic environment by addressing client needs properly and professionally
  • maintained a detailed hourly log documenting client status, incidents, and key updates for staff continuity
  • conducted hourly wellness checks to ensure client safety and well being
  • distributed all prescribed and OTC medications in accordance with staff protocol

Temp plant technician

Manpower (Procter & Gamble)
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting machinery and equipment issues
  • Performing preventative maintenance tasks
  • Maintaining and repairing equipment and machinery
  • Training for permanent role at Proctor & Gamble

Landscaper for Holy Cross cemetery

Archdiocese of Boston
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Lawn maintenance: mowing, edging, fertilizing, and aerating grass on cemetery grounds
  • Flower bed maintenance: planting, weeding,and deadheading flowers and other ornamental plants
  • Pathway maintenance: keeping walkways and path clear and in good condition
  • Seasonal tasks: Snow removal in Winter, planting spring bulbs

Education

High school diploma -

South Boston High School
South Boston, MA
05.1997

Skills

  • Safety leadership (5 years)
  • Teamwork (10 years)
  • Plant troubleshooting
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Safety procedures
  • Valve repair
  • Confined space entry
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Energy management
  • Physical stamina
  • Respectful demeanor
  • Equipment maintenance (5 years)
  • Analytical thinking (10 years)
  • Problem solving (10 years)
  • Client relationship building
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • April 2022 to Present
  • Trained and evaluated to operate the forklift safely
  • Isolation of Hazardous Energy - LOTO Awareness
  • October 2024 to October 2025
  • A training program designed to educate the concept of 'lockout/tagout', which is a safety procedure that isolates hazardous energy before maintenencing or repairing machinery so that it cannot start up unexpectedly and cause injury
  • BOS- Veeva Training
  • Software that helps improve process, production, and regulation compliance
  • FPQ RTT DMS and Quality trigger
  • A manufacturing concept used in productive maintenance
  • Boston PPE equipment training
  • Training on proper use of various PPE items like safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel toe shoes ensuring employee compliance with safety regulations and minimizing workplace hazards

Timeline

Plant Technician

Proctor & Gamble Gillette
04.2022 - 06.2025

Recovery Specialist

The Granada House
09.2021 - 04.2022

Temp plant technician

Manpower (Procter & Gamble)
09.2020 - 04.2022

Landscaper for Holy Cross cemetery

Archdiocese of Boston
03.2017 - 10.2018

High school diploma -

South Boston High School

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